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Jazz trumpeter Chrisian Scott is as likely as anyone to become the new face of the genre. He’s talented and charismatic enough to make non-jazz fans take notice but with enough respect within the genre to reach its upper echelons. Bohemian Caverns 2003 11th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-299-0800

The 83-year-old is a little-known legend when it comes to Southern Appalachian country-blues. The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-787-1000

A mere 17 years after its distorted debut, the D.C. indie rock band returns with a cleaner, more considered sound. With Deathfix and SUn Wolf. Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-667-4490

Rowdy and rambunctious. With Jason Myles Goss. The Hamilton 600 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-787-1000

A successful combination of alt-country and radio rock. With Justin Jones. Rams Head Tavern 33 West St., Annapolis, MD | 410-268-4545

The long-running psychedelic rock band keeps playing by its own rules. With Magic Castles. 9:30 Club 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-265-0930

Friday and Saturday late nights are given over to zydeco and R&B, but Wednesday through Saturday, starting around 6:30 p.m., the sounds of brass ring through the second-floor lounge. Bayou 2519 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-223-6941

Show up between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to get 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Just as the specials end, the show begins. Bistrot Lepic 1736 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-333-0111

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, this band has its roots in jazz groups that have been playing in bars around Arlington and Falls Church since the 1970s. The group has made St. Elmo's its home since 1998. St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA | 703-739-9268